CareSTL Health will host their annual 5K and 1-mile walk/run to bring awareness to the Opioid epidemic and visibility of resources to the community. A variety of vendors and sponsors will be present at the event, offering information and brochures about their services.
Trudy B. Valentine, former Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Angela Clabon, CareSTL Health Chief Executive Officer, and Ruth Lee, CareSTL Health Chief Marketing and Development Officer will be speaking during the pre-ceremony.
Medals and t-shirts are guaranteed for 300 registrants. Awards will be given for top male, top female, & non-binary runners. After completing the course, complementary ice cream from Street Sweetz will be available while supplies last. Race day raffles include prizes from Bar K and Indigo Massage and Wellness. Packet pick-up will be held Friday, Aug. 4 at Big River Running, University City or at the race site on Aug. 5, starting at 7am.
WHY:
The Public Health Institute names drug overdose as the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, with opioid addition being a significant factor in the epidemic. The Opioid Crisis continues to impact St. Louis, with more deaths occurring here than in any other county in the state. As reported by KDSK, deaths among Black men is higher than any other group, at a rate of 109 per 100,000 residents.
With this event we aim to raise awareness of this crisis, grieve the ones that have been lost to opioid use, and amplify the resources available to our community to help support those who have and continue to be affected by the opioid crisis. Participating vendors will provide resources to support those are impacted by opioid addiction.
WHEN: Saturday, August 5, 2023
- 8am – Pre-ceremonies begin with guest speakers (Trudy B. Valentine, Mrs. Angela Clabon, Ruth Lee)
- 8:45am – Warm-up led by Coach Melody
- 9am – Race begins
- 9:45am – Ice cream available
- 10:15am – Awards announced
- 10:30am – Dance performance
- 10:45am – Raffle winners announced
- 11:00am – Closing ceremonies
WHERE: Upper Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, 63110
For more information, please contact Andrea King, Director of Marketing and Communications for CareSTL Health. 314.791.2095 – andrea.king@careSTLHealth.org
